Empty Bowls to Feed Hungry Residents

The MFHS Art Society is hosting its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in February to benefit the Menomonee Falls Area Food Pantry.

Falls May Add 42 Seats Through Open Enrollment

Menomonee Falls School District leaders will add 42 seats through open enrollment, but have opted to close the door on Chapter 220 seats.

District Saves Taxpayers $1.3 Million by Refinancing

By taking advantage of of low interest rates, the school district helped ease the burden on tax payers for the long term.

Falls Native Playing Trumpet in 2013 Inauguration Ceremony

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Craig Fraedrich will play the trumpet as part of the U.S. Army Band called “Pershing’s Own" on January 21.

Obituary: Marlene J. DeDominces

Marlene was a longtime member of the Golden Globe Christmas Club and Junior Women’s Club of Menomonee Falls, member of the Genealogy Club and Historical Society.

Man Accused of Spitting On Officer Brushes With Police Again

A 59-year-old man charged with a felony for allegedly spitting on an officer violated his bail.

Paycheck A Little Smaller? Here's Why...

You may have been spared from paying more in income taxes, but there still could have been a hit to your paycheck after the Fiscal Cliff Tax Deal was reached earlier this month. Here's all you need to know...

47 Prescription Pills and Knife Lead to Charges in Falls Incident

Conor J. Kittredge was found slouched over in a car on Cleveland Avenue when police say they found prescription drugs, money and a knife on him, according to a criminal complaint.

School Board Will Continue One Member Short

The School Board opted not to appoint a temporary position to fill Lori Blodorn's vacated seat. Blodorn accepted the human resources manager position with the district, which she began in January.

Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings Get Thumbs Up

The Germantown Plan Commission approved an extensive list of permits and plans for a major redevelopment project on County Line Road. Construction could begin in spring 2013.

What Would You Improve in Menomonee Falls in 2013?

If you could make a New Year's resolution for Menomonee Falls, what would it be?

Are You Ready for Chilly Fest?

The Village Centre is accepting entry forms to participate in the chili competition, ice carving contest, and ice bowling later in February.

Obituary: Raymond 'Ray' Haas

Ray was a retired plasterer. Among his proud accomplishments was the work he did on several exhibits at the Milwaukee Public Museum, including the igloo, “Streets of Old Milwaukee,” and the Mexican Marketplace.

Obituary: Joel Wentz

Joel was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother and touched everyone who knew him.

Falls Wrestlers Continue to Dominate

The Indians defeated the Sussex Hamilton Chargers handily Thursday.

Local Families Get a Little Bigger

Couples in the Menomonee Falls area are getting a little less sleep these days.

Falls Pub & Grill Offers Casual, Northwoods Atmosphere

The former location of Rich's Steakhouse has been completely transformed, and is open for the big Packers game Saturday.

Sleep Deprived Falls Man Sets Off Hotel Fire Extinguisher, Police Say

Oconomowoc police officers say the suspect tried to grab a police officer's keys while being taken out of the hotel and yelled, "Kill me."

Influenza Cases Spiking in Waukesha County, State

Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls has admitted its highest number of flu cases in over a decade this flu season.

Pops Concert at MFHS Thursday

The main attraction this year will be the performance of the musical score of a 20-minute Charlie Chaplin silent film, The Adventurer

Obituary: Todd O'Connor

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home.

Village Responds to Alleged Contract Breach With Police Union

The Menomonee Falls police union claims the village violated its collective bargaining agreement by switching health care plans. The village claims state law prohibited them from bargaining for those changes.

Falls Man Spits on Officer After Noise Complaint

A 59-year-old man quickly turned up the "volume" on a routine noise complaint Monday by turning a simple citation into a felony charge, police say.

Falls Teacher Earns National Certification

Karen Richie earned certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, which is one of the highest credential available for educators.

Blood Drive Friday at MFHS

The Blood Center of Wisconsin will hold a blood drive from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the high school.

3 Falls Students Nominated to U.S. Service Academies

Nominees for the United States Service Academies were chosen from a group of applicants residing throughout Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District

Teen Arrested for Home Burglary on Countryside Road

The local teen was responsible for one of two burglaries that occurred on consecutive nights in Falls.

Dairy Factory's Closure Not Impacting Falls Schools

Golden Guernsey in Waukesha closed without warning on Saturday, raising concern about the ability of school districts to obtain milk for students.

Encore! Honor Flight Movie Showing Again in Falls

Marcus Theatres will show the locally-based documentary at select screens, including Marcus Cinema in Menomonee Falls.

Stamp Prices Increase: What to Know for Your Next Trip to the Post Office

Cost of stamps will go up a penny later this month, while the USPS is also rolling out a new stamp for international letters.

Bradley Corp. Acquires Michigan Company

Bradley acquired Keltech Incorporated of Delton, Michigan and will operate the company as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Falls Police Union Says Village Violated Bargaining Agreement

The Falls police union is locked in a civil suit with the village regarding changes to its health care payments and provider.

Ben Franklin Elementary Principal Resigns

Bil Zahn, a retired elementary school teacher from Elmbrook School District, will serve as the interim principal at the school.

Firefighters Extinguish Small Fire on Leon Road

Fire crews blocked Leon Road Friday at noon to put out a small fire that reportedly began in a dust collector.

Family Welcomes Community Memorial's First 2013 Baby

Mikayla Rose Peterson was the first baby born at the hospital in 2013. She came more than a week early.

House Hunt: Live Like a Millionaire

There are plenty of ways to entertain and life the high life in this Golfview Drive home.

Bar Patron Punches Bar Owner After Being Cut Off

Player's Pub patron was arrested for simple assault earlier this week.

How Safe Are Area Schools?

Patch surveyed Milwaukee-area school districts about security measures in place at their schools See how Menomonee Falls compares with other districts.

Challengers Emerge for Village, School Board Elections

Village Trustees Michael McDonald and Jeff Steliga will face challengers. Michele Divelbiss is also making a second run for a School Board seat.

Fire Crews Extinguish Blaze at Home on Mary Dale

Five people inside the home made it out safely before the Menomonee Falls Fire Department arrived to snuff out a house fire Wednesday afternoon.